Gladiators And Caesars
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Gladiators And Caesars
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Author : Eckart Köhne
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000-01-01
Gladiators And Caesars written by Eckart Köhne and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Describes the events and games held in the amphitheaters, cicuses, and theaters in ancient Rome.
Gory Gladiators Savage Centurions And Caesar S Sticky End
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Author : Kay Barnham
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2015-07-15
Gory Gladiators Savage Centurions And Caesar S Sticky End written by Kay Barnham and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Because the Roman Army was so large, they had to be very serious about punishing those who broke the rules. For disobeying an order, a soldier would get as many as 200 lashes with a whip. And deserters? They were stoned or beaten to death. These penalties sound harsh in today’s world, but they can tell readers a lot about life during the Roman Empire! Dreadful deaths and creative killings offer a unique lens through which to examine a major historical period. Cute, full-color illustrations offer a humorous look at a bleak topic and add interesting details.
The Age Of Gladiators
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Author : Rupert Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Release Date : 2019-11-07
The Age Of Gladiators written by Rupert Matthews and has been published by Arcturus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-07 with History categories.
This was Rome, a city of bloodshed and laughter, of food and starvation. But why was so much wealth, time and trouble lavished on free entertainments? The Age of the Gladiators explores many savage spectacles of Ancient Rome, many of which have become proverbial for their cruelty, bloodlust and glory. From Gladiator fights in grand amphitheaters to chariot racing at the Circus Maximus, Romans had their pick of extreme spectator sports. Rupert Matthews explores the development of these customs, from religious rites into opportunities to bolster political esteem. Were Romans truly free citizens, governed by a fair democracy? And if not, what part did these free entertainments play in the political chess game? This fascinating book reveals all.
Gladiators 4th 1st Centuries Bc
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Author : Francois Gilbert
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-08-18
Gladiators 4th 1st Centuries Bc written by Francois Gilbert and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-18 with History categories.
This new study lifts the veil on the high-profile but often misunderstood gladiators of ancient Rome, from their origins to the dawn of the Principate. Originating in funeral rites during the Punic Wars of the 3rd century BC, the Roman gladiator games have come to symbolize the spectacle and savagery of Republican and Imperial Rome. Increasingly elaborate rules and rituals governed the conduct of gladiator combat, with an array of specially armed and armoured gladiator types pitted against one another, either singly or in groups. While many gladiators met a grisly end, some survived to achieve celebrity and make huge fortunes. Despite the wealth of literary and archaeological evidence, many misconceptions about the gladiators and their violent world remain. Featuring eight plates of stunning specially commissioned artwork alongside photographs and drawings of key items of visual evidence, this fully illustrated account recreates the little-known and under-represented gladiators of the centuries leading up to the dawn of the Principate, correcting myths and casting new light on the roles, lives and legacy of these legendary arena fighters.
Gladiators
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Author : Roger Dunkle
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-13
Gladiators written by Roger Dunkle and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-13 with History categories.
The games comprised gladiatorial fights, staged animal hunts (venationes) and the executions of convicted criminals and prisoners of war. Besides entertaining the crowd, the games delivered a powerful message of Roman power: as a reminder of the wars in which Rome had acquired its empire, the distant regions of its far-flung empire (from where they had obtained wild beasts for the venatio), and the inevitability of Roman justice for criminals and those foreigners who had dared to challenge the empire's authority. Though we might see these games as bloodthirsty, cruel and reprehensible condemning any alien culture out of hand for a sport that offends our sensibilities smacks of cultural chauvinism. Instead one should judge an ancient sport by the standards of its contemporary cultural context. This book offers a fascinating, and fair historical appraisal of gladiatorial combat, which will bring the games alive to the reader and help them see them through the eyes of the ancient Romans. It will answer questions about gladiatorial combat such as: What were its origins? Why did it disappear? Who were gladiators? How did they become gladiators? What was there training like? How did the Romans view gladiators? How were gladiator shows produced and advertised? What were the different styles of gladiatorial fighting? Did gladiator matches have referees? Did every match end in the death of at least one gladiator? Were gladiator games mere entertainment or did they play a larger role in Roman society? What was their political significance?
Spartacus
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Author : Rob Shone
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2005-01-15
Spartacus written by Rob Shone and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This book describes the fighting of Spartacus and his slave army in their rebellion against the Romans.
Will Solvit And The Deadly Gladiators
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Author : Zed Storm
language : en
Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India
Release Date : 2010
Will Solvit And The Deadly Gladiators written by Zed Storm and has been published by Parragon Pubishing India this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Adventure stories categories.
Will Solvit is about to land in Rome in the year 45 BC. Living undercover as a Roman citizen, Will meets -- the mighty Julius Caesar; a very interesting ancestor; several Roman centurions; and Rome's deadliest gladiators. Can Will get Caesar on his side to help rescue his kidnapped ancestor? A mystery unfolds in his latest gripping adventure.
Gladiators
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Author : Rachael Hanel
language : en
Publisher: The Creative Company
Release Date : 2007-07
Gladiators written by Rachael Hanel and has been published by The Creative Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Discusses how gladiators fought not for land, wealth, or treasure, but to entertain the masses.
Gladiators
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Author : M.C. Bishop
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2017-09-19
Gladiators written by M.C. Bishop and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-19 with History categories.
A concise history of ancient Roman gladiators—how they lived, fought, and died in the Colosseum—by the archeologist, author, and Roman military expert. Heroic despite their lowly status, the gladiators of ancient Rome fought vicious duels in large arenas filled with baying crowds. Few lasted more than a dozen fights, yet they were a valuable asset to their owners. Gladiators reveals the fascinating history of these men, how they fought, and how their weapons and techniques developed—debunking myths along the way. Historian M. C. Bishop examines the different forms of gladiator combat, including simulated naval battles held on large artificial lakes. He also discusses how gladiators were carefully paired against each other to balance their strengths and weaknesses. Although their lives were brutal and short, gladiators were the celebrities of their day, admired for their bravery. This short history reveals what we know about the gladiators and how we know it: ancient remains, contemporary literature, graffiti, modern attempts to reconstruct ancient fighting techniques, and the astonishing discovery at Pompeii where a complete gladiator barracks was found alongside multiple skeletons, telling their story.
Gladiators
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Author : Edna Cline
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2012-02
Gladiators written by Edna Cline and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02 with Fiction categories.
After his paternal grandfather rescues infant Octaviate Bracia from one of Rome’s traitor purges, he spirits the child away to Judaea. Upon maturity, Octaviate joins Caesar’s Forces. His vindictive ex-wife implicates Octaviate in treason. Her schemes are too perfect, in fact, to fully convince Caesar’s chief prosecutor of Octaviate’s guilt—even though three legions with which he is associated have been decimated. From Judaea’s dusty highways and byways, an itinerate rabbi and his followers draw multitudes to their meetings and into their ranks. Soon, their massive popularity threatens the religious machine and the Roman Peace. Octaviate’s commander assigns men to follow this teacher and the crowds should the rabbi establish Messianic claims. The downfall of Lucius Aelius Seianus, imperial regent, brings Caesar Tiberius out of hiding. Caesar is neither happy nor balanced. He decrees empire-wide purges for traitors. The love of Octaviate’s second wife, a former slave and arena fighter, the imperial prosecutor’s desire for truth, and his commanding officer’s faith in his loyalty—all of these enable Octaviate to prove his innocence. Under pressure from religious officials, Rome crucifies the rabbi for treason. While supervising the loathsome task, Octaviate sees Messianic prophecies fulfilled. Now he admits before the world that, truly, this man was the Son of God. His declaration brings Rome’s fury upon him. While Rome festers with paranoia and lies, Octaviate wonders if anyone—his family included—can escape so great a wrath.